The Paleo Diet remains a popular weight loss diet for clients despite persistent misconceptions about this approach to nutrition. “Paleo” is short for “Paleolithic”, which is the era between 3.3...
Persistent Paleo Diet Myths
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Nutrition for Fitness Training
Diet and nutrition articles on topics relevant for certified personal trainers and their clients.
Competitive Nutrition For Women’s Figure, Physique, and Bodybuilding
Pre-competition nutrition programs are designed to help an individual drop fat without compromising lean muscle. The subtleties between meal plans depend to a certain extent on the division in which...
Protein or Total Calories: What’s More Important for Hypertrophy?
There seem to be conflicting opinions about what's most important to grow muscles: the intake of protein or total calories. Personal trainers should know that the answer is complex and shouldn't...
The Dangerous Difference Between Ketosis and Ketoacidosis
With the ketogenic diet being among popular "weight loss" diets today, learning how the fat-fueled process of ketosis is different from the potentially deadly ketoacidosis may help put certain...
Are Water Alternatives Healthy?
With so many varieties of hydration available on store shelves today, how do we determine if alternative water products are healthy or not? Are some of them even water at all? Let's explore the...
Are Sports Drinks Necessary for Fitness Clients?
Sports drinks are popular training aides, but they may not be the best form of hydration for general recreational activities. Why do so many individuals think these drinks are the best option?...
6 Misconceptions About the Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet is popular and effective even though a lot of controversy (and confusion) surrounds it. Before taking a firm stance or forming an opinion about it, take time to learn about it...
Chocolate Musings for Valentines Day
The month of February can present a conundrum for health enthusiasts. Here we stand, 5 or 6 weeks into our New Year’s resolutions of exercising more, sleeping well and eating clean... Then, what...
Offering Cooking Demonstrations for Fitness Clients
Hands-on experience in prepping healthy and balanced meals is beneficial for your personal training clients and business. Expand your community by inviting others from your client's network to the...
What is Clean Eating?
To some, "clean eating" it means eating nothing but raw foods. To others, it means eating only organic. This phrase is bantered around in the health and fitness industry. Its definition varies...
